In Western countries, electricity, gas, and water are not (1) but necessities. Companies now realize that consumers want (2) that will not only work effectively, (3) save money.
For most North American households, lighting (4) for 10 percent to 15 percent of the electricity (5) . However, this amount can be (6) by replacing an ordinary 100-watt light bulb with an energy-saving bulb. These bulbs use a (7) of the electricity of standard bulbs and last eight times (8) . Therefore, consumers can save about US$7 to US$21 per bulb. In Europe, there is a labeling scheme for refrigerators, freezers, washing machines and tumble dryers. The label tells the consumers how much energy efficiency each model has, compared (9) other appliances in the same category. Ultimately, these innovations will save money as well as (10) the earth’s resources
1. A. launching B. luxuries C. coming D. peaking
2. A. tickets B. weapons C. spaceships D. products
3. A. but also B. towards C. with D. into
4. A. as good as B. like as C. accounts D. such as
5. A. burnt B. bill C. went off D. banged
6. A. reduced B. audience C. observatories D. watcher
IV. Give the correct form of the words given to complete sentences.
1. We should use them and try to find out ECONOMY alternative sources of power.
2. Solar energy is , plentiful and clean. RENEW
3. I think that solar energy can be an source of ALTER energy in the near future.
4. We should reduce the use of at home. ELECTRICAL
5. It’s a clean source of energy. Sailboats couldn’t move without POWERFUL this .
6. Waves will be used as an friendly source of energy. ENVIRONMENT
7. Limit car trips by relying on biking, walking, public TRANSPORT .
8. Solar power can be used to or cool our houses. HOT
9. Energy is used to a lot of electrical things. PRODUCT
10. There will be a of energy in the near future. SHORT